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Readers of the Volkskrant are wondering when Queen Máxima will initiate an investigation into the role of her ancestors in colonialism, now that the Oranjes have acknowledged that they played a financial role in the colonial history of the Netherlands. #HuisOranjeNassau #kolonialisme #herstelbetalingen (translated)

Lezersreacties: ‘Benieuwd wanneer Máxima een onderzoek naar haar (voor)ouders laat doen’
NRC 4d

Research from Leiden University reveals that King William I and his grandson Hendrik of the Oranges significantly enriched themselves through exploitation in India, where they obtained large economic gains through the culture system and other trade activities. #HuisOranje #Kolonialisme #Geschiedenis (translated)

Vooral Willem I en zijn kleinzoon Hendrik maakten de Oranjes rijk met uitbuiting in Indië – vier conclusies uit het onderzoek
NRC 6d

King Willem-Alexander will receive the results of a comprehensive investigation into the role of the House of Orange-Nassau in colonial history this Friday, including how the royal family benefited from slavery and colonization. #kolonialeGeschiedenis #HuisOranjeNassau #slavernij (translated)

De koning wilde weten wát zijn voorouders deden in de koloniën – nu krijgt hij antwoord